A patient with mild or asymptomatic Covid-19 can end home isolation after how many days?
As per the revised home isolation guidelines 2022, patients under home isolation with mild or asymptomatic Covid-19 can end their isolation after 7 days have passed from testing positive and no fever for 3 successive days.
Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology has been inaugurated in which university?
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University on January 3, 2021. The research centre has been established with the objective of training students in space science, satellite development and to meet future challenges in space research. The state-of-the-art centre will be the Ground Control Station for Chandigarh University's Student Satellite (CUSat).
Dr. Alka Mittal has been appointed as which company's first woman Chairperson and Managing Director?
Dr. Alka Mittal took additional charge as the Interim Chairperson and Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on January 4, 2022. She has become the first woman to hold the post. She succeeds Subhash Kumar who retired on December 31.
New Covid-19 variant IHU has been detected in which country?
A new COVID-19 variant, IHU has been identified in France, which is reported to be more infectious than the Omicron variant. Around 12 cases of the new variant have been reported near Marseilles in France. They have been linked to travel to the African country Cameroon. The new variant has been dubbed as B.1.640.2.
Who has become the first Indian-origin woman to trek solo to South Pole?
A 32-year-old Indian-origin British Sikh Army officer, Captain Harpreet Chandi has created history by becoming the first woman of colour to complete a solo unsupported trek to the South Pole.
Which country is facing unrest due to a sudden spike in fuel prices?
A Russian-led alliance has sent peacekeeping troops to Kazakhstan to manage the ongoing unrest and restore order in the country after a request from Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. On January 4th, thousands of protesters stormed government buildings in Kazakhstan, clashing with the police officials after a sudden fuel energy price hike.
Abdalla Hamdok resigned as Prime Minister of which nation on January 2, 2022?
Prime Minister of Sudan Abdalla Hamdok resigned on January 2, 2022, more than two months after a coup as well as another deadly crackdown on the protestors, with the military now firmly in control. He has resigned six weeks after returning to his post in a deal with the military which stated that this could save a transition of Sudan towards democracy.
Who has become the 34th Indian to lead India in Test matches?
KL Rahul has become the 34th Indian to lead India in Test matches after he took on the skipper's role during India's second test against South Africa at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg on January 3, 2022. Indian test captain Virat Kohli is not a part of the playing XI due to an upper back spasm.
Which nation won the U-19 Asia Cup on December 31, 2021?
India beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to lift the under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai on December 31, 2021 in a rain-interrupted final. India under the leadership of Yash Dhull won through the Duckworth Lewis method (DLS) as the match was reduced to 38 overs due to rain interruption.
All International passengers will have to undergo mandatory quarantine for how many days as per the latest government guidelines?
As per the guidelines released by the Government of India on January 7, 2022, all the passengers flying from abroad will have to home quarantine themselves for a week after landing in India and get themselves tested on the eighth day. The passengers coming from at-risk countries and testing negative on arrival will also have to do the same. The Central Government has also updated its list of 'at-risk' countries and has increased the number of countries to 19.
India's first unique ‘Rock’ museum has been inaugurated in which city?
The Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh on January 6, 2022, inaugurated India’s first unique ‘Rock’ museum in Hyderabad. The Union Minister later also addressed the Hyderabad scientists at the CSIR- National Geophysical Research Institute.
Which country is ranked at the top of ICC World Test Championship Points Table 2021-23?
Australia is ranked at the top of the ICC World Test Championship Points Table 2021-23 with 36 points and 100 percentage of points, followed by Sri Lanka at second place with 24 points and 100 percentage of points and Pakistan at third place with 36 points and 75 percentage of points.
Which two tourist areas have been declared as strategic areas in Jammu and Kashmir?
The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have declared almost 70 hectares of land in Gulmarg and Sonamarg tourist resorts as ‘strategic areas’. The move will allow the Indian Army to take control of these areas now.
ICC has decided to impose an in-match penalty for slow over-rate in which cricket format?
International Cricket Council (ICC) announced new playing conditions for T20I on January 7, 2022. Under the new playing conditions, the fielding team will have to suffer the in-match penalty for slow over rates.
Who will India in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022?
Veteran cricketer Mithali Raj will lead India in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022, while all-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur will be the deputy skipper. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will open for India with Yastika Bhatiya as the third opener option. Jhulan Goswami will be leading India's pace attack along with Meghna Singh and Pooja Vastrakar.
